sulfated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈsʌlfeɪtɪd//
KK: /ˈsʌlfeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describes something that has been treated with sulfuric acid or a sulfate compound.
Example
The sulfated surface improved the material's resistance to corrosion.
Conversation
Did you know that some fertilizers are sulfated?
Really? I didn't know that, what does it mean?
It means they have been treated with sulfuric acid for better nutrient absorption.
That sounds interesting! I might need to check my garden supplies.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sulfuric
sulfide
sulfurous
Antonyms
unsulfated
pure
clean
verb
Definition
To treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate compound.
Example
The chemist sulfated the compound to enhance its properties.
Tense Forms
Past: sulfated
Past Participle: sulfated
Conversation
Did you hear about the experiment they sulfated the samples with?
Yeah, I read that it changes the chemical properties of the material.
I wonder what other effects it might have after being sulfated.
Root Explanation
Sulfated → It is formed from "sulfur" (from Latin *sulfur*, meaning the chemical element sulfur) and the suffix "-ated" (meaning to treat or combine with). The word "sulfated" refers to a substance that has been treated or combined with sulfur.
Memory Tip
Think of sulfur as a key element that has been 'treated' or 'combined' with something else, which is what 'sulfated' means.
Visually Confused Words
sulcated
sulphated
subulated
insulated
sulcate
sulafat
sublate
slatted